This in depth course is taught in line with the Institute of Brewing and Distilling General Certificate. Over the five days candidates will be taken through all twenty sections of the General Certificate syllabus. The course is aimed at those looking to, or already studying to sit the examination for this internationally recognised qualification.

Details:

Candidates should already have a basic grasp of the brewing process in order to benefit fully from the course. Recommended reading is available on request.

From the IBD:

The General Certificate in Brewing (GCB) gives international recognition of a basic, under-pinning knowledge and understanding in the principles of brewing operations.

The GCB has been designed for candidates who may have little or no formal academic or technical qualification. Typically a candidate will be employed as a senior operator or team leader in a brewery or packaging plant, however the scope of these examinations will enable candidates from smaller brewing operations to obtain this recognised qualification. This examination is open to anybody with interest in brewing or beer packaging. They are a measure of basic knowledge (theoretical and practical) underpinning brewing, packaging and associated operations.

The GCB can be an end in itself, or the start of professional development, leading to the Diploma in Brewing (Dipl. Brew) and, potentially, the Master Brewer (M. Brew) examinations. It counts as Recognised Prior Learning for the Diploma in Beverage Packaging Module 2 Unit 2.5 Brewing.